Baby Azora leaves lasting memories in brief life ... Former conjoined twin gets emotional farewell

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Ashanti LawsonJournalist at Jamaica Star

June 29, 2026

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Baby Azora leaves lasting memories in brief life ... Former conjoined twin gets emotional farewell

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Though her life was heartbreakingly brief, Azora Elson created memories that those who loved and cared for her say will last forever.

Born on November 7, 2023 at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Azora came into the world joined at the abdomen with her sister, Azaria.

Claudia Nelson-Rodney, a certified neonatal registered nurse, said she was privileged to have been among the first persons to care for Iesha McMurray’s “princesses”.

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